Allure 24 February 2019

February 24, 2019
DORIS CHII
NWAGWU
FUNMI
OLORINOLA
ULASI-ONWUGHALU
ONYINYE
Three Milliners
Redefining Your Looks!

Contents - 24/02
email: allure@vanguardngr.com
Editor’s Letter
And so, the Governor, who threatened ‘body bags’
says the number of the dead is now 130. For
evidence, we are to take his words and a list? No trail
of blood or armature pictures, no crying mothers,
wives, bereaved fathers, as we see on television when
other parts of the states get attacked?
In a community that Channels Television describes
as ‘scarcely populated,’ 130 in one swoop would have
emptied the community and there should have been
no end to the outcry. Don’t get me wrong; we should
not tolerate the wanton killing of any Nigerian; every
Nigerian life matters. However, in this case of 130,
there are no bodies, only a media tour by the
Governor, the police, some army chiefs and a
promised list. As Olumide would say,’ story for the
gods.’
To our story, the death of fashion icon, Karl
Lagerfeld, threw the fashion world into mourning.
Like Coco Chanel in her days, Karl had a significant
influence on the fashion direction from his early days,
and into the 21st Century. We celebrate the man Karl
in a tribute by Jemi Ekunkunbor, PP 4-5 and Five of
his iconic gowns, on p 3.
On our cover, we feature three
women who are peddling the hat
as a high fashion accessory. No
small thanks to these women, the
Western and African inspired gele
have become a must-have essential
accomplice for the fashion forward.
See pp for more.
It has been quite a week!
Have a great new one!
EDITOR
REMMY IFUEKO DIAGBARE
DEPUTY EDITOR
JEMI EKUNKUNBOR
ASST. EDITOR
YEMISI SULEIMAN
CONTRIBUTORS
TERESA ALIGBE
LINDA ORAJEKWE
FUNKE AJOMALE
FUNMI AZIKE
ADESUWA EWOIGBOKHAN
BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA
TEAM
R .
Remmy Diagbare
remidiagbare@gmail.com
@ RemiD
COPY EDITOR
DODOIYI WILLIAM-WEST
CONT. EDITOR
LATASHA NGWUBE
LAYOUT / DESIGN
OLAYIWOLA AJAGBE
PHOTO
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(08034746487)
HEAD MARKETING
DOLAPO MAJEKODUNMI
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
CHARLES KAMMA
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FASHION
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4
Five Iconic Gowns By
Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld: Home
Call Of A Fashion
Legend
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Three Milliners
Redefining Your Look!
Quotes
“There is only one happiness
in this life, to love and be
loved”.
- George Sand
“Either write something
worth reading or do
something worth writing”.
- Benjamin Franklin
“Never let a fool kiss you, or
a kiss fool you”.
- Joey Adams
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COVER

5
Iconic
Gowns
By Karl Lagerfeld
By - Yemisi Suleiman
Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld died at the age
of 85 in Paris last Tuesday, February 19. The larger-thanlife
personality has been described as one of the most
successful and prolific designers in history, with an array
of credits to his name. The German-born Lagerfeld was
artistic director of three separate brands, Italy’s Fendi,
France’s Chanel, one of the world’s richest labels and his
eponymous line.
As Karl Lagerfeld passes, we look at five of his Iconic
dresses as seen on the red carpet.
Lady Gaga
American pop star Lady
Gaga is famous for her
standout looks, and for
the opening of Gaga’s
Workshop at Barneys
New York in 2011, she
went especially big in a
custom creation from
Karl himself: This fullskirted
white ballgown
(complete with petticoat)
was inspired by the
brand’s classic suits, plus
a matching Chanel bag.
Roos Abels
Roos Abels for Chanel
Haute Couture Spring
2017. The full ball gown
skirts that swish and
swirl was the centre of
attraction and Karl’s
reaffirmation of his
love for feminine frills.
Jennifer
Lopez
had her Cinderella
moment at the 73rd
Academy Awards
in 2001, wearing a
silk ballgown skirt
and a sheer, offthe-shoulder
top
designed by Karl
Lagerfeld.
Nicole
Kidman
Award-winning
actress Nicole
Kidman established
her reign as a
standout on the red
carpet in 2004, when
she arrived at the
Oscars in a strapless
blueish-grey gown
with beaded and
feather appliqués.
Sarah
Jessica
Parker
Sex and the City star
Sarah Jessica Parker
also embraced the
timeless creations of
Chanel. The actress
was lovely in lemonhued
silk-satin look
in 2010, at the 82nd
Annual Academy
Awards
February 24, 2019 /
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FASHION
KARL LAGERFELD:
Home call of a fashion
legend
By - Jemi Ekunkunbor
The creative world was thrown into
mourning last Tuesday when news
broke of the death of German
Haute Couture designer, Karl
Lagerfeld.
Lagerfeld, 85, one of the most acclaimed
fashion designers in the world, died in
American Hospital of Paris, following
complications from pancreatic cancer.
The fashion icon’s state of health had
become worrisome to industry practitioners
after he missed Chanel’s show in Paris
earlier last month.
Since his death on Tuesday, tributes
have continued to pour in for Chanel’s late
artistic director. For a man who bestrode
the global fashion world like a colossus for
over half a century, British Fashion Council
Chief Executive Caroline Rush noted: “We
are deeply saddened to learn the news of
Karl Lagerfeld’s passing today. His unique
contribution to the fashion industry changed
the way women dress and perceive fashion.
He inspired generations of young designers
and will continue to do so.”
Born Karl Otto Lagerfeldt in Hamburg,
Germany on September 10, 1933, to Christian
and Elizabeth Lagerfeldt, the young Karl
grew up in a wealthy home with his older
sister Martha and a half-sister Thea. Reports
indicate that intellectual activities were
encouraged at their home especially with his
mum who was an accomplished violin player.
From an early age, Karl Lagerfeld picked up
interest in fashion and often cut out pictures
from fashion magazines and was also critical
of what others wore to school. That early
experience seemed to set the tone for the
pursuit of his passion. At just 14 years old, he
made the decision, with the approval of his
parents, to move to Paris.
Two years later in 1954, he submitted
a series of sketches and fabric samples
to a design competition organised by
the Secrétariat International de la Laine
(International Wool Association), where he
emerged first place in the coat category.
In that competition, he met another winner,
Yves Saint Laurent, with whom he became life
long, close friend and associate.
The coat which Lagerfeld had sketched was
later produced by Pierre Balmain who offered
Karl Lagerfeld, a job as his assistant and then
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FASHION
Nigerian Designers
Pay Tribute To Karl
Lagerfeld
The death of Chanel and Fendi art director who passed on last
Tuesday, shook the fashion world, reverberating even here in
Nigeria. As the creative world mourns, designers back home
pay tribute to the fashion legend whose craft they all admired.
as an apprentice.
Between 1957 and 1967, he traversed several fashion houses
doing what he knows how to do best; Jean Patoux (1957), Fendi
(1965), Chloe (1964). He was also at one time, a freelance
designer shuttling fashion capitals; England, France, Italy and
Germany.
One of his achievements included being the first fashion
designer to introduce perfume, CHLOE, without having his
label.
Early in the ‘80s, he was named art director of the house of
Chanel. Here, he brought a near dead brand back to life.
And finally, in 1984, the fashion house, Karl Lagerfeld was
born. It became a label reputed for quality tailoring. In other to be
commercially accepted, Lagerfeldt drooped the “t” at the end of
his surname.
The visionary designer known for continually reinventing
himself in 1987, moved behind the lens to start shooting his
campaigns. He has since become renowned for his work as a
photographer, with many of his images published by Steidl in
book forms.
His track record of successes is unrivalled. He was a jewel
in the fashion world, and the press greatly celebrated him.
Karl Lagerfeld’s relevance laid in his cutting-edge approach
to style. His perspective on fashion and pop culture was novel,
original and refreshing. At the turn of the century in 2000,
he changed his look and redefined his image after losing 42
kilograms with a self- diet. A book, The 3D Diet, was published
about the experience.
The achievements of the award-winning designer are
legion. He was the first designer in the world to be asked by
fashion giant H&M to collaborate on a capsule collection of 30
pieces.
In 2008, he made history when his name was added to Le
Petit Larousse Illustré, France’s most iconic dictionary.
Two years later, he received the Couture Council Fashion
Visionary Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology
(FIT) in New York.
In 2017, he designed two spectacular suites in the iconic
Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. He was also named the recipient of
the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at the British Fashion
Awards and the John B. Fairchild Award by WWD.
Karl Lagerfeld was a man of style. Years of working at
Chanel helped to shape his style which became iconic- a
classic men’s three-piece suit of black or grey colour, high,
stiff collars, leather gloves, white hair in a ponytail and
his compelling dark glasses that became renowned. He
maintained this signature looks till death.
He was, by all means, a man used to style and luxury.
He was a walking advert of his work, a true testament to
class and style. For him to have done fashion for over six
decades, he must have loved his craft. He had a significant
influence on many young designers.
Karl Lagerfeld never married. Fashion was his love and
life and perhaps, his cat chaupette, whom he became
devoted to since 2012.
His death left a high vacuum that will be hard to fill.
FOLAKE MAJIN
Karl Lagerfeld’s death Is a huge loss to the fashion world.
He was an iconic ,creative and brilliant designer,artist
and photographer who revitalized the famous house
of Chanel and remained the creative designer for 36
successful years. He was able to collaborate with other
design houses like Fendi and have his own eponymous
label. After dramatically loosing over 40 kilos of his weight,
he courted controversy criticizing models, singers,and popular
figures all geared towards drawing attention to himself and promoting
his fashion business. He definitely was a unique one, the fashion world
will miss his immense influence.
Frank Osodi
He was an unforgettable fashion icon and has left a void
no one can fill. He saw art in every form or shade and
was intensely passionate about creating something out
of nothing. He was a powerful piece of artwork himself
in the physical and in mannerism. Above all, his creative
prowess, I will miss him for all his unapologetic quotes!!!
Dame Zizi Cardow
I heard the news at the London fashion week ...talk about
taking a bow!!!!
He was for me an epitome of all things class, culture and
charisma. His love and appreciation of all art forms are
genuinely inspiring. A perfect, larger than life maestro,
whose works shaped and defined fashion as we know it. He
was the epitome of “man, know thyself”.
He had this dedication to his style and look that it became him: the
versatility in the interpretation of natural objects as seen through his
camera lens, to a breathing collection of his sunglasses!!!
Nikki Khiran
Karl Lagerfeld, the prolific designer, icon and curator of style
passed away last Tuesday. He defined luxury fashion in the
21st century, made black chic, and turned dark glasses and
ponytail into a stylish, fresh, creative force that never stood
still for 85 years; he presents a fashion god and will be missed.
Joan Ibuzo
Karl Lagerfeld was an epitome of his aristocratic world of
luxury, a dream achieved and maintained on his terms. I
appreciate his distinct approach to his art, his apt attention
to brand identity and quality. He reminded me of being
disciplined to attain and retain excellence.
A great Fashion page has just closed for life. May his soul rest
in perfect peace. Amen
Funmi Ajila Ladipo
Karl Lagerfeld was one of my greatest icons. He inspired me in
my growing up years as a designer. The fashion industry will
miss a legend. He was creativity itself.
He was one man that inspired me big time. No limit, no border.
February 24, 2019 /
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INTERVIEW
FUNMI OLORINOLA
DORIS CHII
NWAGWU
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INTERVIEW
Three Milliners
Redefining Your
Looks
Words By - Linda Orajekwe
The spotlight on the Nigerian fashion
industry, limited to fashion designers,
footwear and handbags do not pay
much attention to millinery.
The reason for this is not far fetched. Nigerians,
women especially, have not embraced the
glamorous headgear wearing culture. Hence, it
is no surprise that they haven’t received the
spotlight they rightly deserve.
In this edition of Allure, we spoke to three
milliners, whose innovative works are gradually
shaping the Nigerian millinery industry. Their
pieces are on your favourite celebrities on the
red carpet and glamorous events. In this
interview, they share their journey and striving
to be different from the rest of the fashion pack is
helping them grow their empire
ULASI-ONWUGHALU
ONYINYE
Creative Director : Nelly Mesik
Photography : Ahmed Moore
Hair : Ifeanyi For Indulgence Hair Affairs
Styling : Styled By Seun
Makeup: For Abeke : Adamma Kenneth
Others : Debrene Beauty
Location : Trish O Luxury Interiors , VI, Lagos
All outfits are from Trish O Couture
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INTERVIEW
However, running a small business in Nigeria can be
challenging. Assuming my business operated in the
Western world, where the system worked effectively,
those challenged would not suffice because their system
works.
What are some of the challenges you’re still facing?
The present challenges that my business is facing are
poor electricity, traffic; which can cause a delay in
delivery, difficulty in sourcing quality material and
plagiarism.
What inspires you when you create your hats?
Because we offer bespoke services, clients’
personality come to play when creating products.
Secondly, nature and the environment inspire my
creativity, and I love crafting with feathers.
When you started as a hat maker, how did you
expand it to make it a structured business?
I restructured in terms of making it a separate entity
from myself. For instance, I outsourced the financial
account, created a business procedure, staffing and
delegation.
What’s your greatest achievement so far since
starting this business?
Since I started this business, I’ve had series of
achievements that I’m grateful for and some of them are;
being able to increase my client base from 50 to
thousands, being able to establish strong customer trust,
and birthing other successful businesses.
What’s the most challenging time for you as a
creative businesswoman and how were you able to
handle it?
The most difficult times were when I experienced
insatiable customers, to the extent where I went extra
miles to create multiple pieces to please them.
What do you think of the Nigerian millinery industry,
compared to millinery industries in other parts of the
world?
Although we are still behind when it comes to this
industry because they’re a lot of things done better than
we are doing, the truth is we’re gradually coming up and
hopefully; we will.
How do you differentiate your creations from other
works in the market?
The market is getting saturated with products like
mine, but with Ambassador 50, some things will always
stand out. Some of them are; quality, styles of my
products, and seamless finishing and this distinguishes
me from the rest.
ULASI-ONWUGHALU ONYINYE
- Defining Your Look With Every Creation...
From being a wealth manager to managing her wealth, CEO of Ambassador
50, Ulasi-Onwughalu Onyinyechi has carved a path for herself in the
millinery industry, through what used to be her love for headpieces.
Started in 2014, the Managing Director of Ambassador 50, through
consistency and keen observation of the industry and fashion has grown not
just as a creator but also as an innovator in the craft, feeding her market that
is in dire need of her services.
In this interview with Allure, Onyinyechi takes us through her journey,
challenges the Nigerian Milliners face and how the Nigerian Millinery industry
can grow to a global standard.
How can you compare the millinery industry in
Nigeria, then and now?
What are some of the things you think have changed
and things that can improve?
We’ve come a long way in terms of market
acceptance and appreciation. Nigerians have begun to
appreciate locally made crafts unlike before. However,
we need to be more innovative and original.
Who are some of the women that inspire you, to
date?
Over the years I’ve been inspired by a lot of great
women, but two of them stand out. They’re Mrs Nkiru
Anumudu and the late Princess Diana.
How do you find time to balance family and work
with your businesses?
Over time, living in Lagos has made me more
discipline in terms of time allocation. I have developed a
work-life balance that has enabled my work efficiently
during the day, and to care for my family when I return
from work.
What would you say is the place of a hat in the
styling of a woman?
A hat is like the spice in your jollof/pepper soup
(Laughs). It can take your look from a 60 to 100, in a
heartbeat!
How did you start millinery?
My love for headwear prompted me to learn it. I often
got compliments from people who asked where I bought
them, and that’s how a business opportunity came.
What were some of the challenges you faced, trying
to make people believe in your brand as a hat
maker?
In the beginning, there was the challenge of flawless
and seamless execution. It was initially difficult to
persuade customers to accept my pricing, but over time,
my clients didn’t see my products as expensive, because
they realized that I used quality materials.
How’s the experience so far and how do you think it
would’ve been different in other countries?
Generally, I’m pleased with the acceptance and
appreciation that my clients have shown for my products.
Consequently, I’m motivated to increase my innovation
and keep them interested.
What’s the favourite piece of work you’ve created?
My favourite piece of work would have to be
The Wand Fan, (hand fan with the long handle). The
wand fan was a piece I created in January 2017. It
became quite popular; I didn’t expect it would gain much
market recognition and acceptance.
How would you describe your eating habit?
Hahaha. I nibble a lot, but I’m a healthy eater.
How fashionable would you say you are, and what’s
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your style?
I’m moderately fashionable. However, I relish wearing
excellent pieces. My style is modern chic.
You have the opportunity to start all over again, what
are you changing and what are you keeping?
I probably wouldn’t change much other than my time.
I would have started earlier. On the other hand, I would
still keep my organic growth rate; that is, my ability to start
small.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received while
running your business?
“Maintain a great customer relationship, because they
are the best marketers.”
What are some of the things you’ve learned over the
years as a businesswoman?
INTERVIEW
Some of the things I’ve learned over the years in this
business is “honesty;’ gaining customer‘s trust is
essential, and being consistent.
What’s the grand plan for your brand?
The grand plan for Ambassador50 is to be a global
bridal and millinery brand to reckon.
FUNMI OLORINOLA
- Redefining The Art Of Gele...
The heart of a successful business lies an innovative
mind which continually wants to disrupt the norm,
deform the usual to reform and create something new
and extraordinary, and it is on this foundation Funmi
Olorinola of Abeke Makeover has created her Avante
Garde headpieces popularly known as, the auto-gentle.
Starting her business with the makeup part of beauty,
Funmi Olorinola has evolved into an innovator in the
beauty sector, through her innovation of the ‘auto
gentle.’ This innovation was born out of the need to
create variety for African women in every part of the
world, who want to look African, yet chic. Who wants to
make a statement without going through the stress of
time the traditional gele would take.
This creation has gone on to be her signature in the
beauty and millinery industry. In this interview, she
talks about the inspiration behind every autogele, and
how she can differentiate her creation to the copycats
in the market.
make people believe in your brand as a makeup artist and also as an auto
gele producer, considering the auto gele was new to the scene?
Initially, when the autogele was first rolled out, Bellanaija did a post about us.
We got great reviews from clients who loved the idea of having their gele ready to
wear, and we also got critics who tried all they could to deride the autogele and
what it stands for.
In the midst of all these, I decided to ignore all adverse reactions surrounding
my autogele brand, and instead focus on being the best Makeup artist I could be
and perfect my autogele until it becomes a MUST-HAVE item in the wardrobe of
every lady, who is fashion forward. This mindset helped me, and now, almost every
female celebrity is a proud owner of one or two Abeke Autogele.
How has the experience so far been having a business like yours in Nigeria
and how do you think it would’ve been different in other countries?
In Nigeria, the challenges facing businesses like mine are just too numerous to
mention. However, I have always been a firm believer in the fact that anything that
happens to anyone of us is pre-destined and happened that way for a reason.
Funding is a preeminent challenge affecting business in Nigeria. Because the
hope of every business owner is to run the company to a level that it can take off on
its own and start generating significant profit after a period of time, but when the
market is affected by a lot of many other factors like lack of government’s support,
inefficient logistics, lack of raw materials; running the business becomes a
herculean task.
Whereas if one were to run the same business in a western country, one would
have easy access to grants and other support the company may need.
Despite all these, however, I knew that God who gave me the idea of the
autogele did so, knowing He will equip me with every strength and resources to
So, tell us about your journey and how you started the auto gele.
It wasn’t that I specifically came up with the idea of auto gele out of the blues.
I have been a makeup artist & I’ve been offering gele services for a while, but at
a point, I got fed up of seeing the same gele style used irrespective of the
occasions. For instance, imagine the generational gap between a 22-year-old
bride and a 70-year-old Grandma, we usually end up tying the same styles due
to lack of variations. Being the proactive person I am, I started thinking of what I
could do that is different from the usual, but still appear stylish, unique and
beautiful. To begin with, I started switching up the styles of my more matured
clients, by tilting it to the side or moving it forward a bit, all the while working with
the same common gentle pattern. I made finding a solution to the lack of gele
variations my intention; after I watched a TV programme. Soon enough, the
opportunity to showcase what I created, came in the form of a call from a
wedding magazine. They wanted me to make up and tie gele for a celebrity they
were featuring on their cover on the occasion of their 10th Anniversary.
I saw this as a challenge, which I readily took up. On the D-day, we did the
whole shoot, and everything went very well. Once the shoot was over, I asked
the celebrity in question if I could try a new gele style on her. She readily agreed.
I tied what later became known as the “Abeke Gele” on her head. Everyone
loved it, but I knew I had not finished. I wanted the gele to be durable and stay
perfect throughout the whole day. I had to go back to the basics and come up
with a way to make it better. Later on, when orders started coming in from
abroad and knowing I have no control over how the outcome will be when it is
not done correctly, especially when tied, I knew I had to come up with something
better- like a hat, that you use over and over again. So, I came up with the idea
of using a Velcro strap in the gele. Velcro look took us about four months of
going back and forth, and some extra fine tuning, before we finally got it right. It is
not to say; we are resting on our oars. We will continually look for ways to still
make the auto gele the best there is anywhere.
What sets us apart is our Innovativeness. We always show our clients that:
whenever they hire us, we always go out of our way to make sure that we make
everything work; this includes providing quick solutions to any issues or
challenges that may arise. All these boils down to us giving our clients the very
best value for what he/she paid.
What were some of the challenges you faced, in the beginning, trying to
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INTERVIEW
surmount all obstacles that will arise in the course of
running the brand.
What are some of the challenges you’re still
facing?
We still have challenges with government’s support
via loans /grants, easy access to raw materials for the
autogele production, epileptic power supply- we run
output of the autogele on gele for the significant part of
the time. We also have other factors that involve
clients. Some are indecisive, some no matter what you
do, you can’t seem to satisfy them, in the end, there
will be a lot of back and forth before the business
concludes. It is what sets us apart. However; we have
to meet our customer’s expectations before we can
find that the business transaction between them and
us is complete.
What inspires the different kind of gele you
create?
The inspiration for me usually comes when I’m
working. Most of the styles that we eventually end up
making into autogeles are styles that come about
while tying a gele style on someone’s head; taking my
cue from the kind of makeup on her face and the outfit
she had on at the time. Whenever this happens, the
styles come out fantastic, and everyone around
usually wants the styles recreated.
This demand is what prompts my team and me to
make that particular style into an autogele; from there,
we can come up with variations of the gele techniques.
Who was your first celebrity client in both makeup
and auto gele and how did that happen?
My first Celebrity in makeup is Mrs Yemisi
Suswam, wife of the then Benue State Governor, that
was in 2008. For Autogele; specifically, the Icon Gele,
my first celebrity client was Temi Dollface; she was the
reason I created the icon Gele, before any other gele
style.
What’s your greatest achievement so far since
starting this business?
I feel my greatest achievement is still way ahead of
me. I’m forever grateful though for all what I’ve
achieved so far like the Innovation & creation of
Autogele and opening the first online Autogele School.
These achievements have earned us public
recognition and awards like the ‘Hottest Makeup Artist
in Nigeria’ at the City People Awards (2010) as well as
the ‘Best Makeup Artist’ at the Glam & Essence
Awards in 2015.
What do you think of the Nigerian creative
industry compared to creative industries in other
parts of the world?
We are amazingly creative & talented in Nigeria
despite our limitations, and when compared to other
countries worldwide, I think we hold our own
fantastically well. And by God’s Grace, when we have
a better structure in place, there will certainly be room
for better improvement and a broader avenue for us to
unleash our full potential. Right now, the future
creatives are the accountants, the bankers, the
customer representatives who for lack of funding to
start their businesses have to make do with whatever
they can find.
I, however, have faith that very soon Nigeria will get
to the same level as other developed countries.
Your creation of auto gele has made the craft
famous in the market. How can one differentiate
your piece from other copies of auto geles in the
market?
My creation of auto gele has made the craft
famous in the market because through it we have
brought about numerous job opportunities, to
previously unemployed graduates out there. Some of
these graduates now have their autogele brands and
staff who work for them.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have made such
a positive impact on people and by extension the
world at large. In regards to copycats, there will always
be one of these, however, what sets Abeke autogeles
apart is our signature styling of the geles. We make
sure our autogeles, irrespective of the style always sit
effortlessly on the wearer’s head, like a perfectly tied
gele, such that, people who see you won’t get to know,
unless you tell them; unlike other ones out there, that
resembles a cap and it’s quite apparent it is an
autogele.
How can you compare the beauty industry in
Nigeria then and now, what are some of the things
you think have changed and things to improve?
The difference between the beauty industry of then
and now, is that we have significantly evolved, unlike
before when we import practically all our makeup
products and encountered difficulties in finding
suitable ones for specific skin types. Now, with
innovations, some of our makeup industry pioneers
like House of Tara, Zaron, BMPro etc. have taken
steps to produce beauty products that match all skin
types, caters to all our needs, suits our weather and
colouring as well.
Today, there is also the fact that creativity is very
much alive. We are beginning to step out of our
comfort zones and willing to explore the makeup and
the beauty industry in general. Every lady irrespective
DORIS CHII NWAGWU
- Creating Wealth From Her
Love For Unique Headpieces
10
/ February 24, 2019
O
fficially started in April 2010, Doris Chii
Nwagwu had no idea she will be that
businesswoman who found a means of wealth
in what she considers a hobby but fate as we
know it comes with its agenda. With the desire
to enhance the style of every woman, Doris
created in a hobby, Omoge Collections, a
millinery brand that caters to the fashionable
need of women from beautifully handcrafted
couture hats, ready to wear
hats,fascinators,headdresses,bridal
pieces,bridal bouquet,bridal hand fans,beaded
jewelry and turbans which have graced
celebrities and personalities in Nigeria and
other parts of the world.
In this interview, the CEO of Omo Couture
highlights the cultural shift the classic African
gele experienced with the introduction of hats
and fascinating headpieces and also on how
African women have embraced both fashion
culture as a weapon to enhance their styles in
various occasions.

of status wants to look beautiful, so basically, we have a
larger client base of clients, who appreciate makeup
and are willing to pay for it.
Who are some of the women that inspire you from
beginning to date?
Some of the women that inspired me are: Tara Fela
Durotoye, Mrs Bukky George, Mrs Oluwole, who,
although not a very popular name, has been a great
inspiration. Women who are doing great stuff and who
refuse to let circumstances define or stop them; these
set of people are my inspiration.
How do you find time to balance family and work
with your businesses?
Balance for me is permanently a work in progress,
but it’s certainly much better than before.
When I initially started, I missed out on a lot of
together time with my family. I barely saw them; I was
asleep when they were up, or they had slept before I
returned. It was a learning curve for me, I knew I
couldn’t go on like this, and I have to find a balance
between my business and my family, not allow one to
suffer at the expense of the other, so I moved my
business closer to my home.
Right now, although still a work in progress, I feel
like I have things fairly balanced out. I’m the one who
decides where I want to be, or what I want to do and at
what time in particular, and my business, family life is all
the better for it.
Do you have a skincare/beauty routine? Please tell
us about it.
When it comes to taking care of my skin, I’m
cautious with whatever I eat, or anything at all that I
bring into my body. I believe that whatever I consume,
excellent or bad has a way of reflecting on my skin; so I
try to eat healthy and well. I always make sure I
exfoliate regularly and use tons of moisturizer to
lubricate my skin.
What’s that makeup product you’ll always have in
your purse and why?
No matter where I go, it’s a must I have my powder,
my Lipgloss and maybe some tissue to dab at my face
whenever it’s feeling oily.
How would you describe your eating habit?
Due to the nature of my work as a makeup artist, my
eating habits can sometimes be erratic especially when
I’m on the go. I, however, ensure that I detox with warm
water & Lemon first thing very early in the morning. I
then have my first meal of the day around 11 am, which
will hold me till approximately 5 or 6 pm before I have
my final meal of the day.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received while
running your business?
INTERVIEW
“In any business transaction, the client is supposed
to win, and you as the vendors feel good”. As a result, I
always try to ensure that everyone involved in our
transaction wins and is satisfied. For instance, I often
come across people who can’t afford to buy my
products & services, rather than just let them go, I try to
suggest an alternative that they will be happy with and
which will suit what they need.
It’s this “extra care” that we show that has helped us
with our brand as some of them end up becoming our
clients.
What are some of the things you’ve learned over
the years as a businesswoman?
I’ve learned to always aim for the sky instead of a
tree because if at all I’m to fall from the sky, I can still
land on the tree, but if I choose the tree to aim at, I’ll
end up on the ground while falling.
For me, IT means that with my brand, I aim for the
highest standard I can achieve; I strive for excellence
and ensure I create value.
What’s the grand plan for your brand?
My Grand plan is to be the best go-to brand when it
comes to making up and autogele Production, to raise
the bar in terms of innovations in the beauty Industry
and become a known name in every household.
How did you start millinery and why the name Omoge Collection?
Being a creative person millinery started as a hobby for me. Asides “Omoge”
being a pet name I’ve always had, I decided to use it as a brand name because
in the Yoruba word “Omoge” which means Style, Fashion and trendy. Hence the
brand name Omoge Collections.
What were some of the challenges you faced, in the beginning, trying to
make people believe in your brand as a hat maker?
Like every other business with its teething problems, I had issues with
convincing, first off my family and friends that I was creative enough to make a
living out of a hobby. It was hard but I’m glad they came around.
How’s the experience so far having a business like yours in Nigeria and
how do you think it would’ve been different in other countries?
Basically the culture difference. Here in Nigeria, we’re used to our ‘Gele’ so it
takes a lot of convincing to go contemporary with the hats and fascinators.
What are some of the challenges you’re still facing in your business/
industry?
An important one to mention would be the availability of the materials to
create and make some trendy hats and not being available will affect production
and chains of supply which might affect the costing.
What inspires you when you create your hats?
My two major inspiration will be God and Nature, just seeing the things around
me can spark up something new.
When you started as a hat maker, how did you expand it to make it a
structured business?
Being Creative enough to meet up with clients demands, making quality hats
at reasonable and affordable prices, training, exhibitions, and shows.
What’s your greatest achievement so far since starting this business?
My greatest achievement since I started Omoge Collections are seeing my
customers satisfied, that brings great joy, increased clientele base, recognition,
and Awards.
What’s your most difficult time for you as a creative businesswoman and
how were you able to handle it?
Having a picture/Imaginations in my head and trying to interpret and bring it
to life, that can be really difficult but I try my best to get past that block and focus
on what needs to be done.
What do you think of the Nigerian millinery industry compared to millinery
industries in other parts of the world you’ve been opportune to know
about?
As earlier said Culture difference, millinery is a borrowed trend in this part of
the world and people are yet to place value on our works thus we get
underpaid for it.
How do you differentiate your creations from other works in the market?
Our Hats and fascinators are known for their uniqueness in designs and
most of our materials are sourced from outside the country.
How can you compare the millinery industry in Nigeria then and now,
what are some of the things you think have changed and things that can
be improved on?
More Awareness, now an average fashion conscious Nigerian woman
knows she can fuse the “gele “ her culture is known for and the hat of the
western world depends on the occasion and that versatility is beautiful to
watch.
Who are some of the women that inspire you from beginning till date?
I’ve always been Inspired by my mother and some other amazing women
like Folorunso Alakija, Oprah Winfrey and Ibukun Awosika mention but a few.
How do you find time to balance family and work with your businesses?
I try to put a balance so as to come out winning in all so I create time for
work when I’m at work and family when I’m home or not working. It’s not easy
to do but you have to find time so that one don’t suffer because of the other.
What would you say is the place of a hat in the styling of a woman? What
vibe does a hat give your look?
A hat is the crowning glory of a woman’s look. When a good hat is donned,
you’ll see Elegance, Classique, Regal and Panache, attributes that most
women love to associate themselves with.
What’s your favorite piece of work you’ve created and how?
I wouldn’t say I have a special piece because I’m emotionally attached to
all my works/creations, so no special one, no favorite.. they’re all special.
How would you describe your eating habit?
I’m not particularly a heavy eater, I prefer eating light and healthy.
How fashionable would you say you are and what’s your personal style
like?
My style is similar to my eating habit, I aim for simplicity and comfortability
You have the opportunity to start all over again, what are you changing
and what are you keeping starting back with?
My journey has been a learning process for me so far so I don’t think I’ll
want to change anything. It has been a learning process that made me a
better person and “Omoge Collections” the brand that it is.
February 24, 2019 / 11

By - Rita Okoye
Shile Ismaila is a digital marketing
expert with over eight years of
experience.
She is a married mum of one, who
created ‘African Mommy;’ a free forum
platform, where moms and women of
African origin can collaborate, share
experiences, create their groups,
empower, celebrate, educate and
support each other.
The forum also provides information
to women, on pregnancy, fitness,
growth mindset, parenting, beauty,
relationships, African culture and
many more, through experts in this
field.
In this interview, the United Kingdombased
Nigerian shares her plans and
visions for her new project, African
Mommy.
What is African Mommy ?
African Mommy is a forum for moms and
women of African origin. The platform aims to
provide a support network that empowers and
celebrates mothers and women for who they
are and encourages them to be the best version
of themselves. At African Mommy, we laugh
together, we cry together and we take life’s
journey together. Every woman finds an equal
place. Their hopes, dreams and fears matter to
us.
Women get the opportunity to connect
with our medical practitioners, stay fit with
other African moms, get pregnancy tips and be
inspired by different African cultures, fashion
and food.
Also, there is a chance for women to create
their own tribe by starting a group, connect
with like-minded women and summon the
courage to speak their truth.
How do you intend to achieve all these?
My aim is to communicate this to the
world and passionately as possible focusing
on the benefits women get from the platform.
At the moment we have a website forum,
where people can go and find out insightful
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shile ismaila
information on all the areas I mentioned earlier.
African Mommy works with amazing
professional contributors in the medical, fitness,
parenting, beauty and growth mindset field, who
provide us with helpful tips, article and videos in
this area.
On the forum, women can log in to share
their experiences, while also encouraging others.
They share, connect, inform and educate one
another, and my aim is to ensure the community
thrives and succeeds at it.
What gave birth to such a project?
The first reason I started the project was
to make my little contribution to improving
maternity mortality. Maternal mortality in Sub-
Saharan Africa is still the highest in the world,
with low-income countries having 1 in 41 women
being affected as reported by Unicef. When I was
pregnant, I did a lot of reading and heard lots of
stories from people who had experienced this
tragedy, through friends and families.
After so much research, it came to light that
some of the reasons for these deaths could
have easily being avoided and in some cases, if
women were equipped with enough information
about their pregnancy, this may have helped.
It could be something as simple as knowing
what they should do at a particular time of the
pregnancy, or finding out they have gestational
diabetic and knowing how to treat it, and many
more.
My husband is a medical doctor, so I thought
to combine my digital skills with his medical
knowledge, tap into his network to provide
helpful information, contribute my own quota to
assisting mothers and women in general.
The second reason I created African Mommy
was to create a forum community for women
with common backgrounds and origin. A place
where everyone feels proud and comfortable
discussing their heritage and experiences
without being judged.
I’m an African living in the diaspora and
things from experience, become complicated
when discussing my culture with non-Africans.
African Mommy was created as a nonjudgmental
forum where women and moms of
African origin are comfortable speaking about
their culture, heritage, relationships, wellbeing,
growth mindset and also get a chance to
connect with other moms and women, learn
about other cultures and support themselves
in their journey to being the best version of
themselves.
What happens in a situation where a
troubled mom wants to relate with a
medical doctor one on one, is there any
arrangement for that?
We have medics available online and they
would be willing to help. Please note we don’t
pay any fees to our medics as they are only
volunteering their time, they can only help
with providing basic support and for serious
cases, the mom would be referred to see her
doctor as we don’t have such services for now.
How long has African Mommy been on?
We kicked off in February 2017.
How has the journey been?
Yeah. It’s almost over a year now and it
has been as fantastic as it?s been difficult. We
have grown from zero to 34,000 following
on Instagram worldwide for example. The
connection has been so awesome as well. We
are rapidly building stronger and supportive
African women community globally.
There is this saying that women of these
days don’t support themselves, how
true is that in a relationship with your
vision for African Mommy?
People say that a lot, but I don’t necessarily
agree or disagree with the notion because I
know people speak about this from their own
experience. My take on it is to do what you
have to do to support women and that will
add one more woman to the list of women
supporting women. Be the change you
want to see and be that woman making the
difference...
You are based in the United Kingdom,
how often do you come to Nigeria?
I try to come once a year.
There are women in some rural areas
that don’t have access to the internet,
some that do don’t even know how to
use it, how do you plan to reach out to
such people?
These women are also part of our key
target audience. They are our priority. What
I want to do is to create this platform first
and let it stand on its own. Then go round
Africa, focusing on the rural areas. Organise
road shows, seminars, create awareness, and
support them in all they need to know about
the different aspect of their lives. If they can’t
come to me, I’ll go to them. All these would
come when I am rest assured, I can stand on
my own financially with the African Mommy
platform. This with then is the next phase.
I want to be able to reach out to several
women in rural areas, educate them and
provide support for some of their basic needs.
African Mommy’s main objective is educating,
informing, empowering and supporting
African women all over the world.
Helping them to be the best version of
themselves in the areas of health, career,
fitness, relationship, motherhood, parenting,
anything and everything that concerns them.

Healing FOODS & Herbs
Health Benefits of Ginger
By - Tobi Ayodele Keeney
Ginger root, a common kitchen spice used in
cooking is packed with a lot of nutrients and
possesses medicinal qualities. Ginger
originates from China, and has a very long
history of use in traditional medicine
worldwide. In Nigeria, ginger is also known as
‘ata-ile’ in Yoruba, ‘jinja’ in Igbo and ‘cithar’ in
Hausa. Ginger root can be used fresh, dried,
powdered, or extracted as oil. In this article, we
will discuss the wonderful, hidden benefits of
ginger and see how the plant can benefit our
health in so many ways.
There are several natural oils in ginger
that gives the spice its pungent flavor and smell;
however the main active ingredient in ginger is
called GINEROL. Gingerol is also responsible
for giving ginger its potent medicinal qualities.
Ginger possesses powerful anti-inflammatory
and anti-oxidant properties. This means that
people with conditions such as arthritis,
menstrual pain and muscle pain can benefit
from consuming ginger. Just adding ginger to
their daily diet can significantly reduce or
eliminate the need for pain medication. Ginger
is also good for reducing nausea and improving
digestion. Pregnant women who experience
morning sickness can benefit from drinking
ginger tea, as ginger can help reduce nausea
they might be experiencing. Ginger is as
effective as some prescription nausea
medications so ginger can also be given to
cancer patients experiencing nausea from
chemotherapy. Additionally, ginger relieves
nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ginger is
also very effective against indigestion.
Indigestion is directly related to food digesting
too slowly in the stomach, and ginger works to
speed up digestion thereby relieving the
condition.
The anti-inflammatory qualities of ginger
means that ginger can be used in preventing
cancer, most especially cancer of the colon.
Studies have shown that consuming raw ginger
is especially useful in inhibiting the formation
of colon cancer cells. Individuals who have are
at high risk of developing colon cancer should
endeavor to consume raw ginger at least daily
as a preventative measure. Did you also know
that ginger can help to lower cholesterol levels?
Having a high level of bad cholesterol also
known as LDL cholesterol can lead to heart
attacks and even death. Taking ginger extract
or powder can help lower bad cholesterol in the
blood almost as efficiently as prescription
cholesterol medication. Finally new research
has shown that ginger can be useful in
combating diabetes as it helps to lower blood
sugar! The list goes on and on about this super
herb but the final take home message is this;
use ginger as much as possible! Use it to cook
your food. You can include it raw in your spices
when you are boiling your animal proteins as it
works well as a tenderizer to soften the meat or
chicken. Add powdered ginger to your soups
and stir-fries. If you can tolerate it, munch on a
pinch of raw grated ginger before every meal to
aid digestion. You can also make simple tea by
boiling 2 teaspoons of grated ginger (including
the skin) in a cup of water and drinking it twice
a day. You will be surprised at the big difference
it makes in your health!
Tobi Ayodele Keeney is the Managing Director of
Quincy Herbals, a natural health and skincare
company based in Nigerian and the United States
of America. She has a Bachelor in Psychology and
Biochemistry as well as a Master’s of Science in
Nursing with a speciality in critical care from the
University of Maryland. For questions on Healing
Foods & Herbs-email tobi@quincyherbals.com
HEALTHY FOOD COMBOS
Semolina: What Are
They Made Of?
Durum wheat was made artificially and is the hardest wheat
of all types of grain. By hard, I mean it has more quantity of
resistant starch.
Resistant starch is that content of foods that are resistant to
digestion. All the carbohydrates(fruits, vegetables, wheat
made products) we eat do not digest, some of it skips the
metabolism and pass out as it is. Many studies have shown
the benefits of durum wheat.
Durum wheat on adding water forms a dough that is called
semolina. Semolina is later used to make spaghetti, pasta and
By - Temitope Onafowokan
vermicelli. But semolina is a soft dough that is why you can use
for flour purposes.
Instead of white flour made pasta and macaroni,
durum wheat can give so many benefits like:
• Durum wheat has a higher content of protein (17%) than the
usual kind of grain (14%).
• Durum wheat can be a big help to diabetic and cardiovascular
patients due to its high content of resistant starch.
• You can use durum made products for those who want to lose
weight.
Long story short, durum wheat can be a substitute for white
flour. I use it to make bread and other pastries for my family.
Durum wheat flour is rich in B-complex vitamins, especially the
foliate and thiamine. In general, B-complex vitamins needed for
healthy skin, hair, eyes and liver.
-Durum wheat is also a good source of essential minerals, such
as selenium and iron.
-Products made from durum flour digest slowly. It helps you feel
full longer and prevent you from overeating. Eating slices of
white bread or a bowl of spaghetti give your entirely different
feeling of satiety
Products made from durum wheat are becoming increasingly
popular - not surprising since they are much better alternatives
to the ones made from white flour. However many people
don’t know the benefits of durum wheat, and what is the
difference between durum and other types of flour?
At first glance, durum wheat is not different from ordinary
wheat. Why should you choose the dishes made from durum
flour instead of others?
Unlike any other wheat, durum is high in fibre and rich in
essential vitamins (such as A, B and E vitamins) and minerals,
its protein content is higher too, due to this high protein
content pasta made from durum wheat is flexible - that’s why
it is an essential ingredient in the Italian gastronomy.
Durum wheat is your thing if you...
• Have diabetes: unlike ordinary wheat, the durum wheat has
less impact on blood glucose level since the digestion of its
starch is slower. In this case, you can add products made from
durum wheat to your diet in small portions.
• Play sports regularly: products made from durum wheat
have higher protein content than the ones made from white
flour. They can contribute to providing your recommended
daily protein intake.
• Are having trouble with your cholesterol level, or you are
allergic to eggs: pasta from durum wheat is flexible enough
without adding eggs.
• Are dieting or merely eating consciously: due to its low
glycemic index and high protein content, durum wheat is the
perfect choice for you.
February 24, 2019 / 13

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Reasons Why Couple
Should Use Sex Toys
Adult toys have gained popularity over the years.
Research has this to say that,’’ the taboo surrounding
vibrators and other devices intended to increase
individual or mutual pleasures are dissolving as more
individuals [and couples] reach for a far more intimate
type of technology.
It is true that enhancing physical pleasure undoubtedly
enhances sexual enjoyment, so what is the role of sex
toys in impacting sexual satisfaction that couple gained
from their overall relationship. Some novel research
were carried out on the prevalence and demographics
of sex toys and the findings indicated that pleasure in
bed and pleasure in relationship differ slightly depending
on the couple’s gender.
The belief that ‘’using a sex toy means your partner
is not good enough lover is one of the most common
misconception people have about sex toys,’’ says
certified sex therapist, licensed marriage and family
therapist, and resident relationship and sex expert at
AdamandEve.com, Dr. Kat Van Kirk, Ph.D. ‘’One partner
may also fear that another partner’s use of sex toy will
replace them or that they’ll become overly reliant on
them for arousal and/or orgasm.’’ This is not saying that
every man who uses vibrator with his spouse feel
inferior or unsatisfied. It was also showed by other
research, that guys who frequently use vibrators [on
themselves, on their partners or both] scores higher on
measures of erectile function, orgasm function, sexual
desire and sexual satisfaction than men who rarely use
them. If you are yet to indulge in sex toys with your
spouse, then now is the time to spice things up in the
other room. Below are actually some reasons why you
should introduce them in to your love life.
Most times, it is very difficult for women to achieve
orgasm irrespective of how much your partner is giving.
According to the Kinsey Institute, 70 percent of women
need some sort of clitoral stimulation in order to achieve
orgasm, this could be gotten with the aid of fingers or
the tongue. For you, this might not be options hence
you get that extra help from a vibrator as it take the
pressure off you and this can help to open all kinds of
doors to orgasm with your man.
Being with your spouse for years does not necessary
mean they will be hitting the G-spot same way you do
when you masturbate, as you can take off the pressure
from them by bringing in sex toys in to the intimacy of
bedroom. With pressure out of the way means orgasms
will be easier, even multiple orgasms. Intercourse will be
very relaxing and tingly for the two of you like it is
supposed to be, it is a scientific fact that vibrators
enhance sexual satisfaction, between your spouse and
toys, you will be setting yourself for intense situation full
of more orgasms.
Exploring sex toys in the sexual life makes
lovemaking hotter and not only open doors to things you
never knew you could possibly enjoy instead it will
create an even powerful sexual connection.
With the toys exploration, you can never tell exactly what
kind of twisted positions that you might find yourself.
Though the Kama Sutra may have just 64 positions but
with the right creativity and sex toy as your guide, you
man would just discover that they can be more than that.
Sex devices are awesome for mutual masturbation as it
could be exciting to watch each other and it is really
educating too. Having to masturbate with toys in the
presence of your significant other get to show them what
you like and this is great for foreplay, they help to bring
fantasies to your sex life. So using toys as your props is
the best way to take your fantasizing out of your head
and into the real life.
Though the use of toys is pretty common these days,
they still get wrong stigma for being used by lonely ladies
and even handful of men still get intimidated by the idea
of competing with sex toys. Actually, you and your
partner indulging in sex toys will be giving the finger to
those old fashioned myths which really make
lovemaking more fun.
Shopping and buying the toys with your partner is a
bonding experience as you can both decide which ones
you fancy that will be nice for the both of you. There is a
huge range of varieties, with a little trial and error you
would finally find the ones that work for both of you, this
will make sex even more fun.
Couples who generally experiment the novel ways of
getting intimate tend to perform better in maintaining
passion and desire in addition to relationship satisfaction
on the long run and were more likely to use toys
together including other activities such as taking
shower together, trying new sexual positions
and planning a date night for lovemaking.
The success of using sex toys to enhance your
relationship or causing conflict depends on the
level of openness and communication between
spouses. Van Kirk believes that incorporating
toys can boost the relationship and sexual
satisfaction of anyone open to and respectful of
their own and their partners’ inclinations and
boundaries. ‘’If there is a sense of openness
and non judgmental that can be cultivated most
people can learn to incorporate new experts in
to their repertoire versus being resistant.
Talking about the resistance can help in
dispelling myths your partner has had about sex
toy use. And some education always helps. For
instance, the fact that most women do not
orgasm through penile/vaginal alone should be
enough to invest in a sex toy.’’
Talk
SPOT
By - Yemisi Suleiman
What some of your favourite
celebrities said and we listened.
“So, sometimes, I’m
reminded of the old
times, and I just smile
and say, thank you
God for those you’ve
brought my way.
Now being
comforted by where
I’m at, I know it only
happened because I
had a good past.”
Movie producer
and Hon. Member
of the Lagos State
House of Assembly,
Desmond Eliot,
reminisces on his
past.
“Whatever your
hands find to do,
do it WELL”.
Nollywood diva
Dakore Akande
knows there’s
dignity in labour.
“Not excusing bad behavior but
as I grow and learn, I realize this
thing called love cannot be
forced. Love yourself enough to
swallow that jagged little pill
called truth and walk away with
your head high. You’ll meet your
own king and you won’t need to
beg or force him to treat you
right”.
Ladies this one is for you. From
on air personally and the author
of ‘Unbecoming‘ Toke
Makinwa.
“You can’t
control what
others do; you
can only control
your response.”.
Wise words
from Actor
Adesua
eTOMi.
14 / February 24, 2019

Going
Greek
FASHION
By - Yemisi Suleiman
It is evident that ancient Greek costume has
influenced modern fashion outfits in a number of
ways. Red carpets, galas, and Awards Shows are
always flowing with Grecian-inspired dresses.
The drapery of the modern day
Grecian-inspired ensembles is most
flattering and complimentary, as are
comparable to the drape dresses of
ancient Greece, known as the doric
peplos and iconic Chiton.
Take your style inspiration
from the enlightened ancients,
with one-shoulder dresses,
gladiator sandals, gold jewelry
and a Greek key print suit. There
are many different styles that will suit
every taste, but the concept remains the
same.
folake
dark Blue Laurel
Leaf crown Greek
hair band
gracian
casual look
Greek GODDESS
Swirling Arm Bracelet
gracian casual
look sandals
Shouldered
Chiffon Gown
with Embroidered
Bodice
dorcas sholafapson
Greek inspired
party clutch
Gold Patent Gladiators
Heeled Sandal
February 24, 2019 /
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INSTAGRAM
MOMENTS
With Yemisi Suleiman
In case you missed these were the most Interesting pictures and
stories on Instagram last week as posted by your favourite celebrities.
Adesua is 33
Our makeup inspiration for this week is actress
Adesua Wellington. We love her bold lips,
complimenting her clear skin, and the headwrap
is everything. Adesua turned 33years last Friday;
she posted this photo on her page with a note of
gratitude to God.
Tiwa returns, as Star
Radler Ambassador
After taking a break off social media, music
star Tiwa Savage returns last week, with
great news, for her fans and followers.
She sent out words on social media
platform explaining her need for a
break, while subtly announcing her
exciting new endorsement deal with
Star Radler- the female choice drink
from the stables of Nigerian Breweries.
She reposted some tweets about
the endorsement on her page. Tiwa
Savage’s support comes just a few
weeks, after Burnaby announcement as
Star Lager beer’s brand ambassador.
Alex Gets a Car
It was an exciting and most fulfilling week for Ex-
Big Brother Naija Housemate Alexandra Amuche,
known merely as Alex, who got a brand new car gift
from friends, as she celebrated her 23rd birthday.
The occasion marked with a glamorous photo
shoot, as well as, a surprise party organised by her
friends and support system.
Gbenro and Osas
Ajibade’s Dirty Linen
These are trying times for Nollywood couple,
Gbenro Ajibade and wife Osas, whose
matrimonial squabbles was the hot topic on
Instagram last week.
Earlier in the week, Gbenro had taken to his
Instagram handle to criticise his wife and
actress Osas Ighodaro for always leaving
their baby with a nanny ‘’all night long,’ to
attend parties with friends.’
He went further to state that it wasn’t the first,
second or third time, but that it often happens,
asking “what responsible woman does that?”
Gbenro’s tantrum, however, did not go down
well with some of their friends and other
critics on social media, who slammed him
for bringing the issue into the public space;
calling him all kinds of unprintable names.
Others advised Osas to work things out with
her husband and be a responsible mother to
their daughter.